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Because You Care, Inc.

Because You Care is a 501(c)3 charitable organization run by volunteers. Your donations are tax deductable and are used for the care of animals in our program. Thank you for your help!

Make a donation

Because You Care is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that receives no public funding. BYC is also operated by volunteers. Your gift goes to providing veterinary care and supplies for the animals in foster care and at the adoption center.

You will be redirected to the PayPal site where you can make a secure donation. **Please note, you do not have to have a PayPal account to make a donation by credit card. After you enter your donation amount, look for a link that says "continue" on the left side of the page.

If you would like your donation to go to a specific cause, such as the Franklin Fund or our Trap/Neuter/Release (TNR) fund, please include a note under "Add instructions to BYC" after you click "Review Donation and Continue" on the PayPal site.

Lost and found pets

If you have lost or found a pet, please contact these organizations for help:

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Sign up for Because You Care's e-newsletter to keep you updated on animal rescue news and pets available for adoption.

Make a Donation

Because You Care is an Erie, PA, 501(c)3 charitable organization. All donations are directed toward providing veterinary care, food and shelter to animals in our program. Online donations are secure and tax-deductible.